Object
This is a two-day race designed to give the clinician an understanding of the impact of gynecological cancer on a woman's health and quality of life, and an insight into the role of the gynecological oncology multidisciplinary healthcare team.
By
Clinique Pelvi-Santé & Pelvi Life
Location
Centre St-Pierre (1212 Rue Panet, Montréal, QC)
Price
745 $
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Original description
Race Description
This is a two-day race designed to give the clinician an understanding of the impact of gynecological cancer on a woman's health and quality of life, and an insight into the role of the gynecological oncology multidisciplinary healthcare team. Many pelvic dysfunction physicians have developed expertise in pelvic dysfunction, including musculoskeletal conditions and neurological impairments. Oncology-related dysfunctions, lymphatic system disorders, hysterectomies, and other disorders. Pelvic rehabilitation providers will find that the contents of this course will be improved.
The therapist will gain an understanding of the diagnosis and treatment of gynecological cancers, and will also appreciate the short, medium and long term implications of these treatments, especially pelvic floor & lymphatic function, cancer related fatigue and bone density issues. Common female gynecologic cancers including ovarian, uterine, cervical, vaginal, and vulvar cancer will be covered. The therapist will be understood as a front-line member of the healthcare team, not only towards the primary care of the musculoskeletal system, but also in terms of prevention, self-care, and referral. The lymphatic system will be discussed, and specific interventions will be made for the lymphatic system including, but not limited to, genital lymphedema. An evidence-based approach to treating cancer-related fatigue and osteopenia / osteoporosis will be instructed.
Throughout this course, it will be developed, that such conditions as sexual dysfunction and pelvic pain can be effectively treated by the pelvic rehabilitation therapist. The therapist's directory of clinical reasoning, manual therapy and exercise prescription, will be developed, along with an exploration of psycho-oncology, especially as it pertains to female sexual function. This course will include reading, hands-on lab activities, and case examples.
Schedule of the race
Please note that snacks will be provided for both days.
Day One:
7:30 Registration
8:00 Introduction, Goals, Objectives
8:30 Lecture: Overview of common gynecology (GYN) cancers
9:30 Reading: Treatment options: local (surgery), regional (radiation), systemic (chemotherapy), and hormonal & targeted therapies
10:30 Break
10:45 Reading: Sequelae of cancer GYN treatments - implications for the therapist
11:30 Reading: Manual therapy techniques for the cancer patient GYN
12:30 Lunch
1:30 Lab: External: abdominal and pelvic manual therapies for scar tissue and adhesions
2:00 Playback: Cancer and the pelvic floor: bladder, bowel & sexual dysfunction
3:30 Lab: Assessment and treatment of the pelvic floor
4:30 Discussion, Q & A session
5:00 Adjourn
Day Two:
8:00 AM Review, Q & A, Preview of Day 2
8:15 Reading: Overview of the Lymphatic System; Integrating the neuro-musculo-skeletal-lymphatic systems
9:15 Reading: Understanding lymphedema & lymphedema prevention
10:15 Break
10:30 Lab: Manual therapy techniques to enhance the function of the lymphatic system
11:30 Reading: Cancer and sexuality
12: 30 Lunch
1:30 Reading: Exercise Prescription & Precautions for the GYN oncology patient: pelvic floor dysfunction, core stability, lumbopelvic bread, CRF, bone density issues
2:45 Lab: Exercise program design pelvic floor dysfunction, core stability, lumbopelvic bread, CRF, bone density issues
3:30 Wrap up, Q & A
4: 00-5: 00 Adjourn
Bio of Michelle
Michelle Lyons has over 25 years of clinical experience as a physiotherapist and has added to her clinical toolbox over the years, with training in yoga, pilates, nutrition, coaching and mindfulness as a therapeutic intervention. She is currently on the faculty of Herman & Wallace, The Pelvic Rehab Institute and the Clinical Consultant for Burrell Education. Previous commitments include faculty for the Pelvic Obstetric & Gynecological Physiotherapy Association in the UK and the Integrative Women's Health Institute. The International Women's Society, the International Continence Society, the Klose International Lymphedema Conference, the Kuwait Women's Studies Conference, the United States, POGP Conference, the British Pelvic Floor Society and the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists & Chartered Physiotherapists in Women's Health & Continence.
For further information, please visit her website: celebratemuliebrity.com.
Testimonials for Oncology & Female Pelvic Health
Michelle is a wonderful educator. This is my second race with her. I leave her races feeling inspired to reach the underserved patient populations with the best treatment practices and an integrative approach to care.
I really enjoyed the race. Michelle's expertise is apparent throughout. It is useful, immediately applicable information that will help us in our service to the gynecologic / reproductive cancer population.
'The race was wonderful and Michelle Lyons was smart, informative, funny and created a perfect learning environment!'
'This was an awesome race - I learned so much. I will not help my patients, not just cancer survivors. '
Note
1. This course is both reading and practical labs with internal palpation.
2. The race notes will be sent by email before the race. Feel free to print them or follow them on your computer.
3. Parking: There are parking spots ($) available at the St-Pierre Center.